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Three Grandmothers Spaghetti
Three Grandmothers Spaghetti has a sauce based on Tomatoes, Olives and Bacon, and finished Carbonara-style with Egg for a rich, creamy result
Course:
Main Course, Pasta Course
Keyword:
Bacon, Garlic Paste, Olives, Spaghetti, Tomatoes
Servings:
2
Author:
John Thompson
Ingredients
2
portions of Spaghetti
Just Cooked
3
thick rashers of Bacon
sliced crosswise in thin strips;
2
cups
fresh Tomatoes
diced;
¼
cup
sliced Black Olives;
2
medium Eggs
beaten;
1
Scallion
thinly sliced, green and white parts separate;
1
tbsp.
Garlic paste;
½
tsp.
Black Pepper;
1
pinch
dried Sage;
1
pinch
dried Chili Flakes.
Instructions
Pan-fry the Bacon with the white part of the Scallion until the bacon just begins to get crispy.
Add the garlic paste followed by the tomatoes, chili, pepper and sage. Cook until the tomatoes are broken down and the sauce has formed.
Add the Spaghetti and the Olives and toss to coat.
Move the pan from the heat and quickly toss with the beaten egg.
Serve garnished with the scallion green and grated Cheese.